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I've been tracking my walks and runs on Runkeeper for months, but I hadn't paid too much attention to the data until now. Before I looked at this, I would have guess I get 10 miles in a normal week. Last week was a pretty normal week, but I only walked and ran 4.4 miles!

Nick cautioned me to be proud of those miles. I can't lie and say I am. I see them as a personal challenge, a very low base to build on.

I want to shoot for 10 miles this week and get to where I thought I was! But those darned experts are all, "you should only increase mileage 10 percent per week!" Ugh, experts with their slide rules and their pocket protectors.

So I am still taking very seriously my intention to get my office organized this month by working on it a little everyday. Obviously my makeup drawer is not in my office, so I will just count this accomplishment as a warmup.

I've identified a major flaw in my thinking at the moment of each decluttering decision:

I don't want this now, but I might want it later.
Specific examples:

I don't like this tangerine pleated polyester knit -- and I haven't liked it in ten years -- but one day, I might find the perfect use for it.This kelly green liquid eyeliner is really high maintenance -- and I only wear eyeliner about once a month -- but some fun Saturday night I will wish I had it. I don't have time for this 1970s creative visualization workbook, but maybe one day that will be my thing!
All of these authentic examples were F-R-E-E. It's not like I dropped some dough, and now I can't let go.
Another GIANT issue: if I ever did want or need one of these things, …

I have been a librarian, a newspaper reporter, a market researcher for a national farming magazine. Now I am a mother compelled to model passionate pursuits for my daughters. My passionate pursuits are writing, wellness, and creating a family community among the people we love and learn from.
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